The daughter of an elderly woman badly injured in a hit-and-run in Los Angeles has urged the driver responsible to come forward.
Barbara Summerfield, 86, was badly injured in the crash near the University of Southern California campus Monday. She suffered two broken legs, cracked ribs, a quadruple pelvis fracture and possible head injuries. She was left breathing with a respirator and could not speak.
Her daughter, Felicia Summerfield, wants the person responsible to know they will be forgiven if they surrender to the law and face the consequences.
"No one will blame you for the mistake of hitting the person," Felicia said, "But if you don't accept accountability and the responsibility for the action we as a community have to do something."
The driver's silver Infiniti SUV struck Summerfield as it turned north onto Figueroa Street from Adams Boulevard.
Described as a strong-willed woman who loves attending her South LA church and her community, the retired LAX drug officer trainer tried to shake off her injuries after being struck.
"This woman took the hit full on in the front of her body and after she fell and the car hit her she tried to stand up. She wanted to go home," Felicia said.
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Her daughter credit's her mother's dedication to exercise with keeping her alive.
"She's a yoga enthusiast… she goes to sunrise senior citizens exercise daily which is probably what saved her," Felicia said.
After hitting Summerfield, the driver made a U-turn and drove past her, before speeding through a red light and heading into the USC Campus according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to call 323-421-2500 or 1877-LAPD-24-7.
